Vietnam Insight

Vietnam shifts,seen from Chinese-speaking markets.

Between global industrial relocation, city expansion and capital flows, we track a Vietnam growing fast.

From factories in Bac Ninh, planning in Hanoi and commerce in Ho Chi Minh City to the tourism and lifestyle scenes in Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, we follow Vietnam opportunities, costs, risks and China-Vietnam business every day.

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Vietnam News

越南上半年贸易逆差166.5亿美元，制造业进口为何跑得更快

Vietnam’s first-half trade deficit reaches US$16.65 billion as imports grow faster than exports

In the first half of 2026, Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached US$549.69 billion, up 27.1% y...Read more

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Vietnam VN-Index Outlook H2 2026: Vingroup Drives Rally

Inthe first half of 2026, Vietnam's VN-Index rose from 1,784to 1,860, representing a half-year gain of 4.2%. By the end of June, the total market capitalization of Vietnam's three major exchanges appr...Read more

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VietnamTightens Misinformation Laws: Guide for Creators

Starting July 1, Vietnam is tightening its regulations andpenalties in the internet and communications sector, significantly raising the stakes for publishing and spreading misinformation on social pl...Read more

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Vietnam's Upper-Middle-Income Status: What It Really Means

Seeing the news that "Vietnam has been classified as an upper-middle-income country by theWorld Bank" over the last few days, many people's first reaction might be: How on earth is Vietnam considereda...Read more

胡志明市134条公交免费：2026年7月起分阶段实施

Starting July 1, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will offer free rides on 134 bus routes. At first glance, this policyseems like standard news about public welfare—residents no longer have to pay bus fares. Ho...Read more

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NewVietnam Customs Regulations 2026: Key Changes

New Vietnamese customs regulations are on the way, and businesses involved in China-Vietnam trade must understand these changes inadvance.

Starting August 14, 2026, Vietnam's Decision No.31/2026/QD-T...Read more

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China to Vietnam Travel & Transportation Guide

Traveling to Vietnam for the first time and not sure whether to takea flight, train, bus, or cross via a land port? We have just launched ourChina to Vietnam Transportation Guide...Read more

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Vietnam Factory Site Selection Map | BuildFuture

BuildFuture Vietnam Insights has launched the "Vietnam Factory Site Selection Map" page, tailored for businesses and professionals researching f...Read more

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河内2026年同步开工5条地铁线，总投资500亿美元

The simultaneous commencement of construction on five metrolines (Lines 1, 2, 8, 10, and 14) in Hanoi onJune 22, 2026, marks a major milestone in the history of Hanoi's transportation infrastructure....Read more

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BuildFuture: Real Vietnam Business & Lifestyle Insights

Preface: Why We Built BuildFuture Vietnam Insights

Hello everyone, I am the founder of BuildFuture Vietnam Insights.

Since this website went live, I have been thinking about how to open our very fir...Read more

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Vietnam E-commerce: New Real-NameRules for Streamers

Vietnam's e-commerce landscape isabout to undergo a massive shift.

Starting July 1, 2026, Vietnam'snew E-commerce Law (No. 122/2025/QH15) will officiallytake effect. The core change is simple: livest...Read more

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Vietnam Salary Guide 2025:Average Wages by Industry

I recently researched the 2025 salary conditions across various industries in Vietnam and compiled them here for yourreference.

Let's start with general positions:

Restaurant Servers' monthly salary...Read more

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Vietnam Interest Rates: Truth About Deposits & Loans

I recently looked into deposit and loan interestrates in Vietnam and would like to share some real-world findings. Many figures online are quite exaggerated, so let mehelp clear things up.

Let's star...Read more

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Vietnam's New Free Trade Zones (FTZs): A Complete Guide

Vietnam is going to build Free Trade Zones (FTZs), which is worth a seriouslook.

First, let's clarify two easily confused concepts:

An FTA (Free Trade Agreement) isa trade agreement signed between c...Read more

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US Section 301 Tariff Audits on Vietnam Transshipment

Attention exporters in Vietnam and those running US shipping routes 👇

The inspection rate for Vietnamese goods exported to the US has skyrocketed, container detentions are increasing, and customs cl...Read more

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TikTok Shop Vietnam Launches Account Re-verification

TikTok Shop Vietnam has made a major move—officially launching an 'account re-verification' mechanism.Cross-border sellers, take note.

Not everyone needs to be verified; the platform uses a 'risk-tri...Read more

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A GAC Motor 4S Dealership in Bình Dương, Vietnam: 1% Gross Margin per Vehicle, Sustained Entirely by After-Sales Services

A GAC Motor 4S Dealership in Bình Dương, Vietnam: 1% Gross Margin per Vehicle, Sustained Entirely by After-Sales Services

Today, let's look at a Chinese brand 4S dealership located in Bình Dương Prov...Read more

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Lanzhou Ramen Shop on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City: Monthly Rentof 60,000 RMB, Operated by an Owner with 30 Shops in Thailand

Lanzhou Ramen Shop on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City: Monthly Rentof 60,000 RMB, Operated by an Owner with 30 Shops in Thailand

An ownerwho has built a chain of 30 Lanzhou ra...Read more

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At 2:00 AM, I turned off the lights in my Shenzhen office.

At 2:00 AM, I turned off the lights in my Shenzhen office.

The office nextdoor was still lit up.

Downstairs, the barbecue stalls were packed with people who had just finished work. It was mythird ye...Read more

In March 2025, Vietnam Customsseized a shipment of Chinese-made electric scooters lacking proper compliance documentation, with a cargo value exceeding 2 million RMB. Thebusiness involved was heavily

In March 2025, Vietnam Customsseized a shipment of Chinese-made electric scooters lacking proper compliance documentation, with a cargo value exceeding 2 million RMB. Thebusiness involved was heavily...Read more